What Is Moving a Limb Away from the Midline of the Body

question 60

Multiple Choice

What is moving a limb away from the midline of the body along the frontal plane called?

• A) extension
• B) adduction
• C) flexion
• D) abduction

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is inherently rewarding and satisfies a biological need, leading to an increase in the behavior that preceded it.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing power through its association with a primary reinforcer.

Operant Behavior

Behavior that is controlled by its consequences, including rewards and punishments, in the context of learning.

Conditioned Reinforcer

A stimulus that acquires the ability to reinforce behavior through its link to a primary reinforcer.